School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Law
Course Code HUK 435
Course Title in English Administration of Judiciary and Justice
Course Title in Turkish Yargı Örgütü ve Adalet Yönetimi
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Spring,Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 60 hours per semester
Number of Credits 2 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective The general educational objective of the course is to inform students about the basic structure of the organization and functioning of the judiciary in Turkey and to evaluate this structure in the framework of international standards.
Course Description The main aim of the course is to give students basic knowledge on the organization and administration of the Turkish judicial system.
Course Description in Turkish Ders kapsamında Türk yargı örgütü ana hatlarıyla incelenecek, adalet yönetimine ilişkin başlıca organlar ele alınacak ve uluslararası standartlar ışığında değerlendirilecektir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Knowledge of the organization of the judiciary and the basic institutions of the administration of justice in Turkey.
2) Learns the international standards on the organization and functioning of the judiciary and evaluates the practice in Turkey within this framework.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date EMİNE KARACAOĞLU , January 2024
Course Coordinator EMİNE KARACAOĞLU
Semester Spring,Fall
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction and Course Description
2) Judicial Organization in Turkey I
3) Judicial Organization in Turkey II
4) The Concept of Judicial Administration
5) Central Administration I: Ministry of Justice
6) Central Administration II: High Council of Judges and Prosecutors General Introduction
7) Central Government III: International Standards for High Council of Judges and Prosecutors-like Bodies
8) Central Government IV: Judicial Councils in Comparative Law
9) Central Administration V: High Council of Judges and Prosecutors in Comparative Law and International Standards
10) Provincial Administration: Courts and Public Prosecutor's Offices
11) Management of Cases and Hearings
12) Proposals for reforming the judicial organization and administration of justice
13) General Assessment
Required/Recommended ReadingsBurak Çelik, Hakimler ve Savcılar Yüksek Kurulu: Yapısal Açıdan Karşılaştırmalı Bir İnceleme (Recommended) Esra Ergüzeloğlu Kilim, Türkiye’de Adalet Yönetimi (Recommended) Ali Altıntaş, Adliye Yönetimi (Recommended)
Teaching MethodsLecture
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Midterm(s) 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration karacaoglue@mef.edu.tr
0 212 395 36 24
Görüşme Saatleri: Salı 11-13 Tel.0 212 395 36 24 karacaoglue@mef.edu.tr

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 2 42
Midterm(s) 1 6 2 8
Final Examination 1 8 2 10
Total Workload 60
Total Workload/25 2.4
ECTS 2